James vs Khadijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Khadijah

Girl #1,300 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"premature child, born early"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,300
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dijah, Kadi, Khadi

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Khadijah Rank #1,300

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1300 for Khadijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Khadijah ___

  • Khadijah Fatima
  • Khadijah Aisha
  • Khadijah Rose
  • Khadijah Marie
  • Khadijah Amara
  • Khadijah Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Khadijah

Fatima Aisha Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Khadijah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Khadijah at #1300 in the United States.

What do James and Khadijah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Khadijah means "premature child, born early" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Khadijah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Khadijah is primarily a girl name.

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